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Freelance 3D Artist jobs that sponsor H-1B visas typically require a bachelor's degree in fine arts, computer graphics, or a closely related field to qualify as a specialty occupation. Employers file a Labor Condition Application and an I-129 petition on your behalf, covering an initial three-year period with extensions up to six years total.
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Who YOU are and what You can become:
Do you enjoy creating detailed 3D art and bringing virtual environments to life? We are looking for a hands-on 3D Artist to create game-ready vehicles, props, and terrains for our modeling, training, and simulation software. You will combine strong visual skills with technical knowledge to build assets that look compelling and perform well in real-time, distributed simulation environments.
Location: Boston or Orlando is preferred. Candidates with outstanding qualifications can be considered for remote work in the United States.
Who WE are and where WE are going:
MAK Technologies (MAK) develops commercial off-the-shelf 3D modeling, training, and simulation software that helps users link, simulate, and visualize their world. MAK’s primary users are in the aerospace, defense, and transportation industries, yet its products and services can help customers anywhere modeling and simulation is needed to train, plan, analyze, experiment, prototype, and demonstrate. MAK’s customers include the top ten defense integrators in the world along with hundreds of companies in Defense, Air Traffic Management, Command & Control, and Homeland Security. MAK also develops training solutions for the United States and International militaries to address individual and collective training. MAK is dedicated to serving its customers by building flexible products, offering superior technical support, and innovating new ways to enhance readiness through uniquely tailored training solutions.
What YOU will do:
You will work with artists and engineers to create and integrate 3D content for complex simulation systems. You will develop game-ready assets, configure them in MAK’s proprietary software, and build terrains using commercial and in-house tools.
In This Role, You Will:
- Create game-ready 3D art assets, including vehicles such as tanks, helicopters, and planes, and props such as buildings and other environmental features.
- Configure and integrate art assets in MAK’s proprietary software.
- Build terrains using commercial and in-house tools.
- Collaborate in a team environment to enhance productivity and meet project deadlines.
What YOU need:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphics or equivalent related experience.
- Proficiency in 3ds Max or Maya, Photoshop, and Substance Painter.
- Familiarity with low- and high-poly modeling.
- Ability to create textures and effects maps, preferably in a PBR (Physically Based Rendering) pipeline.
- Strong visual art skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and take a proactive approach.
- Basic understanding of coding, scripting, and computers.
Preferred:
- Experience with Presagis Creator, Presagis Terra Vista, UV Layout, ZBrush, and MotionBuilder.
- Knowledge of and experience creating VFX (Visual Effects) particle systems and animations.
- Experience with character animation and rigging.
- Understanding of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) data and tools, including experience creating and working with GIS data using QGIS and Global Mapper.
- Knowledge of rendering systems, including scene graphs, lighting, draw calls, and shaders.
- Experience with DI Guy motion editor and working with .psfx files in DI Guy.
- In-depth knowledge of military vehicles.
- Defense contractor or military experience.
YOU get more than Just compensation with US:
MAK Technologies, Inc. considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. (The wage range listed above is reflective of all geographic work locations where this position may be based and may not reflect the local market salary range.)
Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.
- Annual bonus incentive
- 401K with company match
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Disability
- PTO
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Development and Career Growth Opportunities
Equal Opportunity
It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. MAK Technologies, Inc. is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.
Reasonable Accommodations
MAK Technologies, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Recruitment Team at recruiting@mak.com.
MAK Technologies offers excellent benefits, including a casual work environment, company-paid medical / dental / life / disability insurance, excellent 401(k) match, and generous paid time off. MAK is conveniently located in Research Park and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. MAK Technologies is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.
MAK is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location: Cambridge, MA
Who YOU are and what You can become:
Do you enjoy creating detailed 3D art and bringing virtual environments to life? We are looking for a hands-on 3D Artist to create game-ready vehicles, props, and terrains for our modeling, training, and simulation software. You will combine strong visual skills with technical knowledge to build assets that look compelling and perform well in real-time, distributed simulation environments.
Location: Boston or Orlando is preferred. Candidates with outstanding qualifications can be considered for remote work in the United States.
Who WE are and where WE are going:
MAK Technologies (MAK) develops commercial off-the-shelf 3D modeling, training, and simulation software that helps users link, simulate, and visualize their world. MAK’s primary users are in the aerospace, defense, and transportation industries, yet its products and services can help customers anywhere modeling and simulation is needed to train, plan, analyze, experiment, prototype, and demonstrate. MAK’s customers include the top ten defense integrators in the world along with hundreds of companies in Defense, Air Traffic Management, Command & Control, and Homeland Security. MAK also develops training solutions for the United States and International militaries to address individual and collective training. MAK is dedicated to serving its customers by building flexible products, offering superior technical support, and innovating new ways to enhance readiness through uniquely tailored training solutions.
What YOU will do:
You will work with artists and engineers to create and integrate 3D content for complex simulation systems. You will develop game-ready assets, configure them in MAK’s proprietary software, and build terrains using commercial and in-house tools.
In This Role, You Will:
- Create game-ready 3D art assets, including vehicles such as tanks, helicopters, and planes, and props such as buildings and other environmental features.
- Configure and integrate art assets in MAK’s proprietary software.
- Build terrains using commercial and in-house tools.
- Collaborate in a team environment to enhance productivity and meet project deadlines.
What YOU need:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphics or equivalent related experience.
- Proficiency in 3ds Max or Maya, Photoshop, and Substance Painter.
- Familiarity with low- and high-poly modeling.
- Ability to create textures and effects maps, preferably in a PBR (Physically Based Rendering) pipeline.
- Strong visual art skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and take a proactive approach.
- Basic understanding of coding, scripting, and computers.
Preferred:
- Experience with Presagis Creator, Presagis Terra Vista, UV Layout, ZBrush, and MotionBuilder.
- Knowledge of and experience creating VFX (Visual Effects) particle systems and animations.
- Experience with character animation and rigging.
- Understanding of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) data and tools, including experience creating and working with GIS data using QGIS and Global Mapper.
- Knowledge of rendering systems, including scene graphs, lighting, draw calls, and shaders.
- Experience with DI Guy motion editor and working with .psfx files in DI Guy.
- In-depth knowledge of military vehicles.
- Defense contractor or military experience.
YOU get more than Just compensation with US:
MAK Technologies, Inc. considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. (The wage range listed above is reflective of all geographic work locations where this position may be based and may not reflect the local market salary range.)
Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.
- Annual bonus incentive
- 401K with company match
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Disability
- PTO
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Development and Career Growth Opportunities
Equal Opportunity
It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. MAK Technologies, Inc. is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.
Reasonable Accommodations
MAK Technologies, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Recruitment Team at recruiting@mak.com.
MAK Technologies offers excellent benefits, including a casual work environment, company-paid medical / dental / life / disability insurance, excellent 401(k) match, and generous paid time off. MAK is conveniently located in Research Park and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. MAK Technologies is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.
MAK is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Freelance 3D Artist
Frame your portfolio around degree-level work
Employers justifying H-1B specialty occupation status need to show the role requires at least a bachelor's degree. Organize your portfolio to highlight technically complex work, such as procedural modeling, shader development, or pipeline integration, that maps directly to your formal education in computer graphics or fine arts.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer must certify your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level for your specific city before any offer conversation so you're not caught off guard by LCA constraints.
Target studios with active H-1B filing history
Many animation studios, game developers, and VFX houses sponsor H-1B visas regularly. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for 3D artist roles, so you're applying to studios that already understand the process rather than educating a first-time sponsor.
Clarify worksite locations before the LCA is filed
Each physical location where you'll work requires its own certified LCA. If your role involves on-site work at a client studio or production facility in a different city than your employer's office, confirm all worksites with your employer before USCIS adjudicates the I-129 petition.
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree field directly relates to 3D artistry. A degree in computer graphics, animation, or fine arts typically satisfies this. If your degree is in an unrelated field, gather evidence such as transcripts, course descriptions, and any credential evaluations before your employer files.
Account for cap-subject timing in your job search
H-1B visas are subject to an annual cap, and the selection rules have changed recently. Build extra runway into your search timeline so your employer can file a petition during the correct registration window rather than missing it due to a delayed hiring decision.
H-1B Visa Freelance 3D Artist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Freelance 3D Artist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer graphics, animation, fine arts, or a closely related field as a standard entry requirement. Employers must document that the role involves complex, degree-level duties, such as developing shaders, building rigged character systems, or designing technically sophisticated environments, rather than production-level tasks that a non-degree holder could perform.
How do I find studios and employers that sponsor H-1B visas for 3D artists?
Use Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history specifically for 3D artist and related creative roles. Focusing on studios and employers that have already navigated the process means your offer is less likely to stall due to unfamiliarity with USCIS requirements or LCA certification timelines at the Department of Labor.
What documents should I prepare before a sponsoring employer files my H-1B petition?
Gather your degree transcripts and diploma, a credential evaluation if your degree is from a non-U.S. institution, your portfolio demonstrating degree-level technical work, and any professional certifications relevant to 3D production pipelines. Your employer will also need a detailed job description that explicitly ties each core duty to degree-level knowledge to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation requirements.
Can I work at a client's studio or on location under my H-1B as a 3D artist?
Only if that worksite is covered by a certified LCA. Each physical location where you perform H-1B work requires its own certified Labor Condition Application. If your project moves you to a client facility in a different city, your employer must file a new or amended LCA with the DOL and potentially amend the I-129 petition with USCIS before you begin work at that location.
How long does H-1B status last for a 3D artist role, and can it be extended?
H-1B status is initially approved for up to three years and can be extended once for an additional three years, reaching a six-year maximum under standard rules. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if you are actively pursuing permanent residence through an approved I-140 or a pending PERM labor certification that has been filed for at least 365 days.